With the extension of the MTR into Kennedy Town, I went exploring and first stop is this old school cha chaan teng or HK style cafe that is well known for its milk tea and pastries! Like most cha chaan teng, the space is as cramped as can be while the service leaves much to desire. You are expected to know what you want right away which is fine by me since I already know what I wanted to eat. They serve typical dishes like breakfast, toasts and even rice places for lunch.

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Got the 特餐 (HK$30) with satay beef noodles, pan-fried ham & egg with sweet bread and milk tea. The satay noodles were just okay as the noodles were quite limp and bloated while the satay flavor could have been stronger. The sunny side up egg was cooked perfectly though with its runny yolk while the milk tea was very well balanced in flavor with a silky smooth finish. Next time will want to try their 茶走 which is a milk tea with condense milk instead of evaporated milk which is supposed to be a stronger version of milk tea.

特餐HK$ 30

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特餐HK$ 30

Halfway through the meal, I was enticed by a new batch of egg tarts fresh out of the oven so I had to try that too! It was piping hot while the egg custard was jiggly like a jello! Great deal for only $3.

蛋撻HK$ 3

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蛋撻HK$ 3

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Outside the shop, they also sell takeaway buns and pastries so I got a pineapple bun ($6) to go as well. It was just okay though as the crust wasn't crunchy enough. I did eat it a day later so perhaps eating it straight out of the oven would have been better.

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Verdict - great for a HK style afternoon tea with egg tarts and milk tea!

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With the extension of the MTR into Kennedy Town, I went exploring and first stop is this old school cha chaan teng or HK style cafe that is well known for its milk tea and pastries! Like most cha chaan teng, the space is as cramped as can be while the service leaves much to desire. You are expected to know what you want right away which is fine by me since I already know what I wanted to eat. They serve typical dishes like breakfast, toasts and even rice places for lunch. Got the...

Eating clean at a local Cha Chaan Teng is nearly impossible. But just because you're trying to eat clean doesn't mean you have to be 100% dedicated to the rule. For me, having lunch at this popular restaurant simply means a "speacial meal combo" consisting of a satay beef rice noodle, buttered roll, ham and an egg. This would make up the most of my starchy carb consumption of the day.

At noon, the restaurant was half full with HKU students. Food was not efficiently served upon ordering as in the usual cha chan tengs, however, they are surely freshly prepared.

The first dish that arrived is the satay beef rice noodle. It came as a stunningly large mountain of rice noodles with slices of satay beef underneath. The soup was not too salty and complements well with the satay sauce. The beef were well-marinated, and had a tender yet slightly chewy texture.

Satay beef rice noodle - It had a surprisngly huge portion as it was served as a mountain of rice noodles topped on the beef....

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Satay beef rice noodle - It had a surprisngly huge portion as it was served as a mountain of rice noodles topped on the beef....

Afterthat, the milk tea arrived. It was served in the classic "black n white" tea cup, a trademark of the authentic cha chaan teng, and still has the glorious swirl of evaporated milk. Sadly, the milk tea wasn't promising as its look. It does not have the signature strong taste of the red tea, and I am slightly disappointed in its mediocre quality.

Milk Tea - A standard cuppa Hong Kong style milk tea....

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Milk Tea - A standard cuppa Hong Kong style milk tea....

Finally, after a long wait, the remaing food was delivered. The roll was surprisingly tiny and cute, and it was sliced diagonally for the application of butter. The texture of the bread was soft, and unlike the breads from large local branches, it was dense and textureful. It was a great combination of the savoury butter and its mild sweetness. The ham was alright, a bit too oily for my lliking. The egg was a great disappointment. It was a sunny side up, and being such a popular and famous restaurant, I expected the yolk to be runny or half cooked. However, the egg arrived was fully cooked with a rubbery yolk and oily surface.

The final verdict: Trying my best to avoid oily, fattening and processed food while enjoying a delicious meal at a chan chaan teng, this is all I can manage. The price was quite reasonable, and the portion was more than enough. The quality of the food was generall slightly disappointing as I had quite an expectation before my trial. For a healthier option, it would be better to order a butterless roll and a satay beef rice noodle/macaroni to avoid the excess fat and oil.

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There was some egg tarts freshly out of oven, which I originally planned to have in exchange for the buttered roll in my combo set. However, they did not allow me to make such an amendment, so I ended up with just the combo set, which pretty much already filled my whole stomach up.

Eating clean at a local Cha Chaan Teng is nearly impossible. But just because you're trying to eat clean doesn't mean you have to be 100% dedicated to the rule. For me, having lunch at this popular restaurant simply means a "speacial meal combo" consisting of a satay beef rice noodle, buttered roll, ham and an egg. This would make up the most of my starchy carb consumption of the day. At noon, the restaurant was half full with HKU students. Food was not efficiently se...

I love places that put their own unique take on an old classic so I came here with the view to sampling their infamous lotus seed paste cocktail bun - but got slightly carried away -(and how it's still a cocktail bun without the usual coconut and leftover bun filling I don't know - but it was still a nice bun in its own right)In addition to the 2 "cocktail buns", I also ordered a "bo lau yao" (pineapple bun w/butter), a coconut roll and a "dou sa bao" (bun w/red bean paste filling)Having felt like I'd just bought half my rights to the shop! - I was pleasantly surprised to find the 5 buns came to $20!The lady helping out was very pleasant and accommodating - which is rare for a cha caan teng - so either way I'll come back just to "bong tsun" (~"help them"?).So it's just my luck that the buns were nice too! Generally the bread was soft and not too airy which can especially be typical of a pineapple bun (which may sometimes have a cardboard like texture!). The red bean and lotus seed pastes were very smooth and sufficiently sweet.The only remark I will make is that I generally like the pineapple bun to my bo lau yao to be warm so that it balances out the cold slab of butter.. But that would be slightly nit-picky (as I did arrive late morning) and the bun did emit a unique aroma about itVerdict: go early for a nice breakfast bun. If you aren't sure what to order, the friendly staff are sure to help you out

I love places that put their own unique take on an old classic so I came here with the view to sampling their infamous lotus seed paste cocktail bun - but got slightly carried away -(and how it's still a cocktail bun without the usual coconut and leftover bun filling I don't know - but it was still a nice bun in its own right) In addition to the 2 "cocktail buns", I also ordered a "bo lau yao" (pineapple bun w/butter), a coconut roll and a "dou sa bao" (bun w/red be...

went over with my friend to have breakfast. had passed by and looked at all the buns they have for display in the entree. it was the two of us and then all the locals, so it must be good . we did get seated directly by one of the really friendly servants there. they don't have any menus in english but he stayed with us for more than five minutes explaining what they had and then showin us te different buns. super nice and very pasient with us. we ended up ordering egg toast, chicken pie, pineapple bun and cold milk tea. everything was really good, especially the pineapple bun and chicken pie. this is a place i defenetly recommend both because of their tasty food and their nice staff. though i won't go here every day since that would be too unhealty for me ;).

chicken pie

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chicken pie

went over with my friend to have breakfast. had passed by and looked at all the buns they have for display in the entree. it was the two of us and then all the locals, so it must be good . we did get seated directly by one of the really friendly servants there. they don't have any menus in english but he stayed with us for more than five minutes explaining what they had and then showin us te different buns. super nice and very pasient with us. we ended up ordering egg toast, chicken pie, pi...

What constitutes a good breakfast? To me, breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it is the first you eat after fasting over the night - thats where the meal gets its name from. Friends who know me well must learn my passion for breakfast - a good one is the prerequisite for a successful, fruitful day which follows.

Now to answer the question the literal way: what IS a good breakfast? For me, the answer is simple: a good cup of drink, my personal preference being a local Lai-Cha, or a nicely pulled latte; plus something simple and heartly, say, a slab of thick, nice and crunchy toast topped with peanut butter and condensed milk, or jam. I dont usually have a bun for breakfast.

That apparently does not apply when i visit Cheung Heung Yuen, one of the very few chaa-chan tengs which serve awfully thin toasts (which i hate) but still i am in love with.

What keeps pull me back is their backyard bakery, which freshly produces a large variety of Hong Kongese bread, sweet and savory, for eat-in and takeaway. I have tried its famous Gai-mei bun with lotus seed paste which was unique and tasty; as well as the red bean paste bun which vaguely resembles the shining sun. This time i want to try something different. Sadly, I was late this morning and not many were left on the big metal baking trays. The coconut bun looked tempting and thus i made my pick, and ate it with an iced lai-cha.

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The drink was a little disappointing - it would taste better without the ice which kept melting and diluting the milk tea - a waste it was! Should have ordered it hot despite the boiling 29C summer out there.

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Reheating is a must for the buns had turned lukewarm after staying in the trays for too long. The coconut bun smelt sweet with the steams coming out from the hot bun. Funny how it resembled the cinnamon roll which is a popular item for breakfast, too, but in the West!

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The bun had a soft texture and yet was still a little chewy - eating from the outmost rind, the interior of the bun was covered with the seasoned flakes of coconut. It was really tasty and i appreciate how the shape of the bun (layered into circles/rolls) has helped to even out the distribution of the flakes and thus the thing was balanced in flavour, as the usual buns would be stuffed with a lump of oversweetened fillings while the bun on the outside remain bland in taste and dry in texture.

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This place makes its own lining papers for its bun too!

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Cheung Heung Yuen is definitely one of the best places in Hong Kong for a decent cup of local milk tea - and for the buns too!

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What constitutes a good breakfast? To me, breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it is the first you eat after fasting over the night - thats where the meal gets its name from. Friends who know me well must learn my passion for breakfast - a good one is the prerequisite for a successful, fruitful day which follows. Now to answer the question the literal way: what IS a good breakfast? For me, the answer is simple: a good cup of drink, my personal preference being a...

Nothing really impressed us after our visit. Heard/read too much good review before visiting this place. The services was really average. The noodle set was averagely done and the bakery, egg tart, pineapple bun etc. were so so. It did not impress us at all.

average tea set and bakery

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average tea set and bakery

Nothing really impressed us after our visit. Heard/read too much good review before visiting this place. The services was really average. The noodle set was averagely done and the bakery, egg tart, pineapple bun etc. were so so. It did not impress us at all.